Creating Space With Christine Kathryn

In this episode, I talk about an all too often used word that I not-so-lovingly refer to as the “B” word and that word is BUSY. While it may be true that we are all very busy in our lives, I share my observations of how I see it used in place of other more accurate, more honest and healthier words. My aim in this episode is to create an awareness over how we are using this word and to present a springboard toward small shifts in our thinking, speaking and scheduling that can help us have a healthier relationship with the concept. Tune in and take my challenge that will help you take more responsibility for the pace of your life and as a result, empower you to have more space in your schedule for calm, ease and joy. Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I talk about honoring our natural rhythms - specifically, pertaining to the changing of seasons. As we move fully into fall, our days are getting shorter and nights extending longer, however, certain ‘advancements’ in our society have manipulated this process in an attempt to give us more time to be productive and artificially extend our daylight. I talk about the effect this has on our well-being and how we can feel in our body, the consequences of ignoring this shift in energy if we just pay attention.  I describe the shift in energy from summer to fall and then I offer three practical ways you can live more in line with the autumnal rhythms taking beautiful cues from our natural surroundings. Before we conclude with the guided meditation, I share the exciting news that every meditation I’ve offered since the very first episode is now available for download on my website www.christinekathryn.com. Join me now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I’m delighted to have Nancy Hill, pioneer in life and women’s work, back on the show and this time we talk specifically about Mothers and navigating the love of motherhood and marriage alongside the pursuit of our passions outside these realms. Nancy shares how she came to decisions she made as a younger woman in response to the realization she was losing something of her identity and the need to keep her soul alive. We discuss how 'what a women should and should not be doing' runs deeply within the fabric of our culture and her advice in 'daring the edge' of what we know and don’t know and what feels safe or unsafe is where we find the aliveness of life. We consider the importance of keeping our own fire alive and touch on reconciling the knowing that we, as caregivers, may be the cause of pain for those we love when we make choices that are true to ourselves. Nancy shares, in hindsight, that living her dream carried an invaluable lesson for her daughter and positively affected both her post

In this episode, we talk about self-acceptance which is a topic that is intertwined with last week’s topic of self-compassion. Be sure to listen to both episodes. In this one, I talk about the reasons it can be hard to accept ourselves as we are and the three most common ways a lack of self-acceptance shows up in our daily lives. I get on my soap box for a few minutes discussing how the act of not accepting our selves is the reason we are seeing the need for more forgiveness, compassion and acceptance of others in our communities - the answer for the collective is found in the work we do on ourselves individually. Then I wrap up the discussion with three practical actions you can take today to begin accepting your self more on a daily basis. Put these three things into practice, along with the guided meditation I gift you at the end, and you will be on a good path toward being your own biggest fan! Join me now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I share what I refer to as a more interpersonal take on compassion and the then the notion of turning that around and offering it to one’s self. I discuss the common downward spiral we can get caught in when we don’t offer compassion to our selves and then I share some strategies to use to make the shift from 'beating one’s self up’ to offering one’s self grace and mercy and I finish out with an intentionally created guided meditation to help make that shift in thinking. If your inner-critic is healthy and active, this episode is an important one for you. Join me now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I dive deeper into the topic of self-care. Listen in as I discuss the top four reasons women say keep them from having a consistent self-care practice and how I believe there is only ONE TRUE reason. I talk about the shift in thinking that will make your practice richer and more deeply connected to your soul. I also share how greater self awareness through self-inquiry leads to a practice that actually leaves you feeling cared for and in turn, helps you stay consistent and a trick I have found helps you get to the best solutions uniquely designed for you. This is a topic that I am passionate about and is at the core of my work. Settle in with an open heart and a notebook and prepare to take the first step toward a nourishing self-care practice! Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I welcome my guest Tammy Helfrich, author and community builder, as she shares with us how she successfully creates space for herself and how that allows her to offer the same to others through servitude. We discuss finding better rhythms for our days and lives that allow for self care, the importance of getting away and being intentional in the design of regular personal retreats and the tremendous power she's found through recognizing what she wants, likes and needs and incorporating that into her schedule. We go a little deeper into living a life of service and look at lessons she has learned about where the drive to serve comes from. Tammy also shares how two big projects she is involved in are unfolding just as they are meant to and how she has seen space facilitate that process. It's another rich episode that you won't want to miss! Join us now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I welcome my very inspiring guest Hilary Johnson, author and founder of Hatch Tribe, a community devoted to giving women the opportunity to grow their talents, while developing strong connections with their peers. Hilary shares with us how she fulfills her personal mission to help women entrepreneurs become better versions of their current business selves. She takes us through parts of her path that have led her to where she is today beginning with her bold move to leave her comfortable corporate job for the epic highs & lows of entrepreneurship - which she lovingly refers to as 'the single biggest growth experience you will have' and a 'journey that is well worth it' - to founding and selling multiple business pursuits. Hilary shares with us her big 'aha' moment around the concept of failure and the importance of intentionally creating your own personal Board of Directors to keep you sane and on track in your biz. She shares her ambitious vision for her company to serve one million women

In this episode, I share how learning who you are at your core allows you to accept yourself more fully and also to have grace for those around you who don't share the same core essence. I talk about how my recent travels fed my core essence of wonder and how even though I love, love, love offering this podcast, I realized that it's just not satisfying that core desire of wonder and curiosity for me. Which leads me to sharing the super exciting way I've solved that problem for myself and it involves you the listener! I can't wait for you to hear the news! Join me now as we begin to create an exciting new space...

In this episode, I share how I believe the lack of awareness of an important universal law is the source of most communication breakdown and misunderstanding and how a greater awareness of the law of the vacuum will allow you to communicate more clearly in all your relationships and result in a more joy filled life. This topic is one that is near and dear to my heart and is also a departure from my usual talk of creating space. Join me now as, this week, we chat about filling space...

In this episode, I welcome my guest Nancy J. Hill as she shares her belief that life is an unfolding process and that she is an unfolding being who is curious about life and courageous in her response to life's questions. Nancy shares about two key factors essential to the creative process and how we could all benefit from a broader viewpoint of what creativity really is. She shares how her psychotherapy practice has shaped her current work with women in circles and on retreats. Nancy then shares her thoughts on the difference between a growth-oriented mindset and this process of unfolding and introduces us to her alter ego 'Barbara the business women' and the shift she had made over the years from being driven to being drawn. There are so many nuggets of wisdom in this one, you may want to listen to it more than once! Join us now as we begin to create space...  

In this episode, I talk with my guest, Jenni Zielke as she shares about creating space for youth in their spiritual journey and how she sees her role as a facilitator in helping give kids the language to describe what is already inside of them. She considers it an honor and privilege to come alongside them in their childlike wonder. Jenni also shares how her Etsy business creating decorative vignettes for small spaces in the home came into fruition, her philosophy behind the name 'Illuminate Space', and her unique creative process for designing custom vignettes for her customers. We touch a little on self-care, journaling and how the concept of 'holding things lightly' has created an openness & spaciousness to both her life and business rhythms. Join us now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I share a technique you can easily use to have more joy in your life! I talk about how pure joy actually lives within each one of us and the four simple steps you can practice to access the joy that resides in the depths of you. My gift to you of a guided meditation at the end is specifically designed to help you get started accessing this joy right away! Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I share on the important and timely topic of Worry. Chronic worrying can affect our daily lives so much that it interferes with sleep, appetite, relationships and job performance as well it can progress into panic attacks and lead to serious health conditions caused by stress. There is not a quick-fix to what some may say is an epidemic, but I have found a remedy that can provide some relief and alleviate worry in your life. Not only will I teach you my five steps to alleviate worry, I will also identify four common coping techniques we use that aren't helping at all. I believe when you implement my five-step approach, you will create space in your life for more calm, ease and joy. I'm excited to get started, so please join me now as we begin to create space...

In this episode, I am joined by my first guest, Tom Reber of The Contractor Fight. Together we cover a myriad of points on what it means to him to have a spacious business. Tom shares the first word that comes to mind for him on the topic as well as the importance of clarity and discipline in creating space for business owners and entrepreneurs. He shares a story of how lack of clarity can lead you to conquer the wrong mountain! And how simply working hard and realizing success don't necessarily mean you are on a clear path. In addition, we cover focus, finding your work rhythms, the importance of free time, being careful on what wins your attention and the need for a clear understanding of the problems that are truly yours to solve. This is an episode chock full of golden nuggets for both your personal and professional life. Join me and my guest, Tom Reber, as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I talk about a powerful big picture philosophy I adopted a few years ago. This way of thinking creates a more spacious approach to setting goals and planning your future. It has shaped the way I make decisions and has allowed me to remain detached from outcomes leading to a more calm and joyful life. I'm excited to share this outlook with you. Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I share about my revelation that when we aren't in the habit of celebrating, we tend to create too much pressure around "a date, a holiday or a milestone. This is what I realize I have been doing and it has caused an uneasiness in anticipation of these events. Through the help of a wise friend, I came up with a "next right step" for me to begin a practice of celebrating more and I'd like to invite you along! Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I share about my recent experience of cutting ties with an organization I had worked with for a few years. I talk about the three ways in which I was resisting the decision and how the act of releasing one thing to open space to receive something new is actually an act of self-love and that it can be one of the most empowering decisions you will make. Join me now as we begin to create space…  

In this episode, I talk more deeply on the concept of inner and outer landscapes and I invite you to ask yourself a series of important questions that will lead to growth in both aspects. It’s also an episode you may want to have a pen and paper or journal handy for so you can jot some of the questions for further reflection. Join me now as we begin to create space…

In this episode, I discuss how creating space can increase one’s mental clarity and how that positively affects the most important parts of your self and your life. I’ll share some examples and tools for gaining mental clarity and then I’ll close with my gift to you of a 10 minute guided mediation. Join me now as we begin to create space..